definition of atoms
the smallest parts of an element that can take place in chemical reactions
what is in the nucleus of an atom
protons and neutrons
subatomic particles
protons, neutrons and electrons
overall charge of the nucleus
positive
charge of electrons
negative
relative charge & mass of protons
+1 and 1
relative charge & mass of neutrons
0 and 1
relative charge & mass of electrons
-1 and 0
definition of atomic number/proton number
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
in a neutral atom, the atomic number is equal to
the number of electrons
definition of mass number/ nucleon number
the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
how to calculate the number of neutrons
mass number - atomic number
what are nucleons
protons and neutrons